Notes From Elsewhere: Word Riot Edition

Greetings, Word Rioters. How about some reading material for this weekend lead-up to Christmas? Or maybe you’ll see this after, while playing with that shiny new tablet someone was kind enough to buy you? Whatever the circumstance, let us see what’s been catching my eye in the literary corners of the internet.

Boy, do I know a lot about gentrification. My cage was originally just a basic snuggle sack and feeding bowl set up, and now there’s a exercise wheel, litter box, glitter castle, and a goddamn American Apparel in here. Zadie Smith, you are preaching to the choir.